38 Weeks.. Come On Twins!

Technically I am now 38 1/2 weeks. I apologize in advance for all the details in this post-it's kind of a long read..

Last week I had a doctors appointment on Thursday. I had to drive to the other clinic since my regular OBGYN office is moving and the new one wasn't ready. My mom was sweet to drive me there. On the way to the appointment the front desk lady called and said they wanted to do an ultrasound before the doctor visit (which is what I was trying to schedule all week and they told me there wasn't an appointment). So we arrived and went straight back for the ultrasound. The babies are now so big it's really hard for the ultrasound tech to see which one is which and tell their positions. It was confirmed that Colton is still breech and Ann Marie though head down seems a little sideways. They checked their heart rates and they were both normal. The doctor came in and after introducing herself and checking the ultrasound screen, she told me the only option we have is to have a c-section. Though this is not my first choice, I have a peace about it. The doctor asked when the last time I had anything to eat.. I ate chick-fil-a on the way there.. she said we could of done the c-section that night but that we would schedule for Monday.

Well the doctors office didn't call Friday morning so I called them around 1:30, and the nurse said they were waiting to hear back from the surgical coordinator. At 3:30 I still hadn't heard anything so I called the office and just scheduled the non-stress test for Monday at 2:30.

Anxious, frustrated, excited, nervous, worried, are just a few emotions I felt Friday. Friday night my parents brought over pizza and a movie and it was a perfect chill night.

On Saturday I pretty much stayed on the couch all day watching football and movies. Then Clay took me to PF Changs for our last date night before the twins come.

Today has been much of the same, relaxing, watching movies, doing laundry and straightening up around the house. Tonight is a family dinner at my parents house.

I am praying that tomorrow morning when I call to confirm my doctors appointment they will give me some more information about scheduling the c-section. OR I pray that after my doctor visit they will want to admit me into the hospital.

The cool thing about having the twins born on September 15th is that is my great-great-grandmother's birthday. She was also a twin (she had a twin brother).

Here are some pictures:

37 Weeks

Lunch Date with Ryan- Hope the twins are close like Ryan and I are one day.

 Blue toes and pink nails- I think we are ready :)

 38 Weeks:

 38 weeks pregnant heading out for our last date night for a little while

How far along: 38 Weeks
Total weight gain: they didn't weight me at the doctor's office Thursday but based on my home scale I gained another pound or two so I would say around 37
Maternity clothes: same as last week- comfy clothes (lots of pjs and Clay's t-shirts)
Stretch marks: still don't see any.. thanks for the good genes Mom :)

Sleep: I wake up every hour between 11-3am and then usually I can sleep until 6 or 7am

Best moment of this week: spending time with Clay and enjoying our last date night
Miss anything: a lot of things.. just having energy, moving around easier, swelling feet, etc

Movement: still feeling Colton on the right, and Ann Marie towards the left bottom side
Food cravings: none in particular this week

Anything making you queasy or sick: I did feel very nauseous last Thursday morning but can't pinpoint why

Have you started to show yet: now more then ever I look like I am about to burst
Gender: Girl and Boy
Labor signs: lots of braxton hicks and some back pain 
Belly button in or out: sticking way out
Wedding rings on or off: I don't really wear much jewelry in general now.. 
Happy or moody most of the time: as stated above.. lots of emotions now..
Looking forward to: hopefully having these babies soon!!!

Verse for the week: (though this one is not directly related to children, it was perfect for me this morning- especially the last two sentences)

Matthew 6:25-34

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?  Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?  Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ?  "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.  Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.  If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?  So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'  For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

 

Maybe next time I blog it will be about the twin's birth!! :) 

36 and the start of 37 weeks

Not much happened last week. Over the weekend I took it easy because I was very tired and overall didn't feel well.

Here's my picture for 36 weeks:

How far along: 36 Weeks
Total weight gain: I am guessing around 32/33 pounds still
Maternity clothes: continuing to wear long maxi skirts/dresses
Stretch marks: still none
Sleep: having a hard time sleeping, waking up often

Best moment of this week: just hanging out at home with Clay
Miss anything: sleep, moving around, and feet not swelling

Movement: continue to have lots of movement
Food cravings: nothing in particular this week

Anything making you queasy or sick: still fighting the cold

Have you started to show yet: This question should be "are people looking at you funny when you are out?" Yes they are!
Gender: Girl and Boy
Labor signs: lots of braxton hicks
Belly button in or out: sticking out
Wedding rings on or off: I have pretty much given up on my wedding ring
Happy or moody most of the time: feeling moody and emotional
Looking forward to: Finishing up work and what next week's appointment will show

This week's verse: These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.  Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.  Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.  Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.  (Deuteronomy 6:6-9)

 

Week 37: 

 

I can't believe we made it to 37 weeks! I am so excited to reach my goal!! This week brings my last day at work (until after maternity leave), one week closer to seeing the twins, and some fun birthdays! :) 

I had an ultrasound, stress test and visit with the midwife on Wednesday. The ultrasound showed that Colton is now sideways (still considered breech). For the most part their measurements were still good. Their weights are estimated at 6 pounds 9oz for Colton and 6 pounds 5oz for Ann Marie. The blood flow and fluid is still measuring good. My cervix is still measuring long and the midwife does not see me going into natural labor on my own due to the way Colton is laying. 

Here's some pictures from yesterday: 

 Bags are packed and ready to go just in case something changes!!

Stress test monitoring all three heart beats! :) 

Though my prayer from the beginning as been for a healthy pregnancy and healthy babies to stay in as long as they can, I was really thinking they would be here by now. I am beyond blessed to make it to 37 weeks and to be in good health. God has His hands on these babies and will continue to throughout their lives. 

On Tuesday, it was really hard to work a full day. Between the swelling of my feet, not being able to drink a lot of water (due to talking to all the patients, and just the constant up and down all day long. Wednesday was my last day for now. I worked the afternoon after my doctor appointment. I truly love what I do and I am excited to be able to continue working later on. However, I know it's important for me to rest before the twins come. The hour commute to and from work is really what was getting me to as well. 

I haven't taken my 37 week picture yet, but here are the questions: 

 

How far along: 37 Weeks
Total weight gain: 35 pounds- I gained 3 pounds since last week (which was good because I hadn't gained any the previous week) Belly Measuring between 42/43 weeks (I think this is because Colton is more towards the right side)
Maternity clothes: now that I am home it's all about the comfort :)
Stretch marks: the midwife was amazed I didn't have any stretch marks yesterday

Sleep: some nights it's every hour, some nights it's every 2-3 hours that I wake up

Best moment of this week: finishing up at work for the next 12-13 weeks :)
Miss anything: sleep, moving around, and feet not swelling (Yep true for this week too)

Movement: there is a lot of movement in the middle of my stomach now
Food cravings: Japanese food- we are going for Ryan's birthday celebration on Friday!

Anything making you queasy or sick: last night Clay cooked a pizza and I couldn't stand the smell of the oven!

Have you started to show yet: yes I look like I am about to pop
Gender: Girl and Boy
Labor signs: lots of braxton hicks
Belly button in or out: sticking out
Wedding rings on or off: I have pretty much given up on my wedding ring
Happy or moody most of the time: pretty emotional.. nervous/excited/scared/etc :)
Looking forward to: Celebrating Ryan's birthday with the family- And celebrating from a distance two of my best friends son's birthday (9/5) and Lane's birthday (9/9) :)

This week's verse: 

“This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb: I am the Lord,
the Maker of all things, who stretches out the heavens, who spreads out the earth by myself.”  (Isaiah 44:24)